THE FILM HARMONIC

For the 3rd time in the show's short history (and probably the 17th time in our long friendship), we get together to breakdown each category of this year's Academy Awards (except for the shorts). We dissect the likely winners, give our predictions, declare our rooting interests, and even champion which film from 2020 we personally would give each award to if granted such unilateral power. Don't fill our your ballot for your Oscar's pool until you've listened to our rambling insight first--- then tune-in to ABC on Sunday, April 25th at 8pm EST to see just how wrong we were! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support

We have a packed-to-the-brim episode for you this week! Very special guest, Rob Patrick (Programming Director; Olympia Film Society/co-host of the I-5 Cinemabound podcast) joins us to talk about all sorts of absurd cinematic peaks and valleys both new and old. The first of three new films is the latest Ron Howard Oscar vehicle for Netflix, HILLBILLY ELEGY. The bestselling book gets adapted into a film starring Amy Adams and Glenn Close. We give our opinions, of which there are a lot. The middle film of the new releases is Steve McQueen's second entry in the SMALL AXE series for Amazon, LOVERS ROCK. We end our talk on new films with Clea Duvall's gay-centric take on the rom-com, HAPPIEST SEASON, which can be seen on Hulu. Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie Davis lead a largely likable ensemble. The first triple-contributor PICK SIX in over a year finds us all counting down our choices for our SIX FAVORITE FEEL-GOOD FLICKS OF ALL-TIME. Our personal choices for the movies that put us in an instantly good mood when they're thrown on. The show is closed out with Rob's nominated THROWBACK CHALLENGE. Noah and Andy talk about their first-ever visit with Brian DePalma's 2002 steam-noir thriller, FEMME FATALE. Oh boy, was this fun. Special thanks, again, to Rob Patrick for joining us! Check out the ongoing greatness of the Olympia Film Society at olympiafilmsociety.org Search I-5 Cinemabound on any podcast platform to listen to Rob and Megan Hattie's excellent movie insights, often with intriguing guests. instagram: i5cinemabound twitter: @i5cinemabound Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support

We begin this week with a discussion on the first film in Steve McQueen's SMALL AXE series for Amazon, MANGROVE. Yes, you heard that right: Steve McQueen has FIVE NEW FILMS coming out from now until the end of the year. A small miracle in an otherwise abysmal 2020. The second new film of the week is Sean Durkin's long-awaited follow-up to his 2011 debut, MARTHA MARCY MAY MARLENE. This one features Jude Law and Carrie Coon up front. It's called THE NEST. We close out the show with the latest PICK SIX segment. This time we are counting down our choices for the SIX BEST LORNE MICHAELS-PRODUCED FILMS OF ALL-TIME, in honor of his 70th birthday. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support

Things are kicked off this week with a discussion on the newest Netflix film, which is an Italian-language production featuring the first significant appearance from the legendary Sophia Loren in a decade. It's THE LIFE AHEAD. The latest PICK SIX segment finds us choosing our selections for the SIX BEST PERFORMANCES BY ACTORS OVER 70 YEARS OF AGE OF ALL-TIME. Quite the difficult category to research and parse down. We end the show this week with a big-time essential THROWBACK CHALLENGE given to us by a listener. We will finally get acquainted with the 1949 Noir classic from Carol Reed, THE THIRD MAN. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support

Here we are, on the other side of an election! Phew, what a wild week. We start this episode with a double round of FIVE GOOD QUESTIONS. Noah will ask Andy about his experience with the French astronaut film, PROXIMA, starring Eva Green and Matt Dillon. Andy returns the favor and grills Noah on his watch of the Netflix Original horror flick, HIS HOUSE. The natural PICK SIX follow-up to last week's Presidential Films, could only be a rundown of our choices for the SIX BEST NEWS/MEDIA-THEMED FILMS OF ALL-TIME. If not now, when? We close the show with the most recent listener-commissioned THROWBACK CHALLENGE. Longtime mutual friend, Eric Spurlin, tasked us with a viewing of the Anthony Hopkins-led thriller from 2015, SOLACE. We WILL see you next time on TFH. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support

This will forever be known as the episode we recorded mere hours before the election results of 2020. Oh. Boy. Naturally, we decided to kick off the show with a countdown of our SIX FAVORITE PRESIDENTIAL-THEMED FILMS OF ALL-TIME. If not now, when? From there, with no new movies on the docket, we dive into a double dose of the long-running THROWBACK CHALLENGE... Noah tasked Andy with the much-beloved Wong Kar Wai film from 1994, CHUNGKING EXPRESS, while Andy tossed Noah the Oscar-winning short that announced Ray McKinnon and Walton Goggins' production company, Ginny Mule, to the world -- THE ACCOUNTANT. Stay as sane as possible out there! Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support

Episode 71 should have a "very nice!" start as we discuss our thoughts on the comedy sequel none of us saw coming. It's BORAT: SUBSEQUENT MOVIEFILM. The second new release of the week sees writer/director Sofia Coppola reteaming with one of her favorites, Bill Murray. He's paired with Rashida Jones in the father/daughter dramedy, ON THE ROCKS. For this week's THROWBACK CHALLENGE, we dive back into the old format once again and give one another films to see for the first time. Noah tasked Andy with 2017's A24 production, A PRAYER BEFORE DAWN, and Andy tossed Noah another Robert Altman flick to cross off his list: 1974's CALIFORNIA SPLIT. Are y'all staying safe and sane? We hope so. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support

We kick off the big 7-0 First, it's the return of "Aaron Sorkin The Writer" being led by "Aaron Sorkin The Director" with the new Netflix Original, THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7. The cast of names is too long to fit into this text field. The second new film of the week is the third feature from the singular Miranda July. It's called KAJILLIONAIRE, and it features Evan Rachel Wood, Richard Jenkins, Debra Winger and Gina Rodriguez. There's plenty to talk about here. Finishing the trio of new releases is Garrett Bradley's emotionally striking documentary, TIME. We'll break down our thoughts. For the THROWBACK CHALLENGE, we respond to another listener-commissioned request and tackle the 1990 "Anarchist Ferris Bueller" (?) flick, PUMP UP THE VOLUME. Thanks, Dick Carr. Thank you. We've famined, and now we're feasting. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support

In a normal world, we'd already be nice and snug into awards season with plenty of new movies to sink our teeth into. Of course that is not the case in 2020 AD. Nope, we have absolutely zero new films to discuss for Episode 69, so we start this show by diving into a dual PICK SIX. Andy ranks his SIX FAVORITE FILMS OF 2008, while Noah counts down his choices for the SIX BEST FILMS OF 2005. From there, we decide to tackle a double dose of listener-commissioned THROWBACK CHALLENGES. First, it's a talk on the Netflix Original Documentary from 2017, THE DEATH AND LIFE OF MARSHA P. JOHNSON. That leads us into a discussion on the Collin Schiffli/David Dastmalchian collaboration from 2014, ANIMALS. We promise to have a slew of new ones to toss your way in a week's time. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support

We're back after a semi-short break! The new film this week is Kirsten Johnson's follow-up to her 2016 documentary, CAMERAPERSON. It's a remarkably personal undertaking paying homage to her father, titled DICK JOHNSON IS DEAD. See where we land on one of the standouts from this year's Sundance Film Festival. The PICK SIX segment this go 'round sees us ranking our choices for the SIX BEST REVENGE FILMS OF ALL-TIME. Lots of sweat, blood and vengeance to make note of here. In one of the more out-of-left-field THROWBACK CHALLENGES to date, we break down our first watch of retired left-handed pitcher CC Sabathia's all-time favorite film, HARLEM NIGHTS. Yes, you read all of that correctly. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support

We kick off this week's episode with a discussion on another extremely popular Netflix Original...the ensemble-driven new film from Antonio Campos, THE DEVIL ALL THE TIME. Spiderman v Batman in an alternate uber-religious time capsule universe? Yeah, kinda. This leads into a revival of the FIVE GOOD QUESTIONS segment, in which Andy asks Noah about his experience with the Janelle Monae-led psychological thriller, ANTEBELLUM. Some strong opinions are on display. The double-barreled THROWBACK CHALLENGE makes its return as well! Noah made Andy watch the 2019 film from Pedro Almodóvar, PAIN AND GLORY, while Andy coincidentally also gave Noah a Spanish-language film -- Cary Joji Fukunaga's 2009 debut, SIN NOMBRE. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support

A total of ZERO new films forces us to switch things up and begin this week's episode with the PICK SIX segment. A roll of the dice decided that Noah will rank his choices for the SIX BEST FILMS OF 1994, while Andy counts down the SIX BEST FILMS OF 2015. We close out the show with the latest THROWBACK CHALLENGE, in which we discuss our first sit-down with the 1974 film from John Cassavetes, A WOMAN UNDER THE INFLUENCE, starring Gena Rowlands and Peter Falk. Is it truly an iconic moment in independent cinematic history? We break it down on our end. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support

Here's an episode that's packed to the very brim with content! We lead off this week with the anxiously anticipated new Christopher Nolan blockbuster, TENET. Is this destined to be the quote "film to save the cinema"? We give our takes. The senses aren't given a chance to relax AT ALL as we go into our second film of the week; the latest directorial effort from modern screenwriting legend, Charlie Kaufman. We chat about Netflix's I'M THINKING OF ENDING THINGS. For our latest PICK SIX, things are dialed back considerably on the tension scale as we count down our choices for the SIX BEST MOCKUMENTARIES OF ALL-TIME. Finally, we close out the show with a first time watch of one of the late Chadwick Boseman's most challenging roles. He plays iconic pop/soul performer James Brown in Tate Taylor's 2014 biopic, GET ON UP. Rest in power, you bright soul. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support

We meet again! Multiplexes continue to unveil a soft roll-out nationwide, but we decided to stream BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC instead of reserving our seats in the theater. Listen to hear our thoughts on the highly anticipated end of the beloved franchise.  For the latest PICK SIX segment, we break down our choices for the BEST CHILD PERFORMANCES OF ALL-TIME. This one took a bit of time to reduce down to the essentials.  As always, we close out the show with the newest THROWBACK CHALLENGE. It's a self-demanded viewing of Yasujirô Ozu's 1953 classic, TOKYO STORY. There's no good excuse for us waiting this long to finally see such an esteemed piece of cinema.  Hear where we land on it.  Cheers!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support

A small portion of movie theaters have re-opened their doors at 40% or less capacity. We surely ran straight to the multiplex to see UNHINGED, right?!? Nah, not a chance. Instead, we dive back into the latest VOD stream film with a watch of Michael Almereyda's bonkers Nikolai Tesla biopic, TESLA. Will this one be a crowd-pleasing take on one of the most intriguing and brilliant inventors of all-time, or simply an alienating niche-targeted picture. We give our takes on it here. In what has been one of the most anticipated PICK SIX segments for Andy this year, we each tackle our choices for the SIX BEST FILMS IN THE CAREER OF STEVE MARTIN. Noah dives into some essential Martin for the very first time in preparation for this countdown. Happy 75th, you damn fine comedy legend. Closing out this week's show for the THROWBACK CHALLENGE is a hearty discussion on our first-time watch of Atom Egoyan's much-praised 1997 film, THE SWEET HEREAFTER. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support

The new film of the week is Netflix's PROJECT POWER, starring Jamie Foxx and good ol' JGL. Does it deliver the goods that an action romp should, or does it fall flat on its face? The boys will let you know with a spirited discussion. Our PICK SIX segment starts off with sailing puns and various jokes about boats, but our hosts get serious about ranking the SIX BEST FILMS SET AT SEA. Two very different lists this time, and it makes for healthy debate and a hearty discussion of James Cameron's strengths & weaknesses. And for the THROWBACK CHALLENGE, listener Jake Miller tossed us the 1973 crime flick THE FRIENDS OF EDDIE COYLE, directed by Peter Yates and starring Robert Mitchum and Peter Boyle. It's another 70's classic for Noah to cross off his list and a chance for Andy to further enrich his deep love for that particular decade of cinema. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support

We come back fresh after a week off to discuss the directorial debut of Brandon Trost, AN AMERICAN PICKLE, starring Seth Rogen x2 in a dual role. The PICK SIX segment this time around centers around movies set in and around the world of hotels. Ranking the BEST HOTEL-THEMED FILMS OF ALL-TIME gave us a chance to chat about our past experience in the hospitality industry, and how it was basically responsible for bringing our mutual love of cinema together. We pair Episode #61 with a THROWBACK CHALLENGE of Billy Crystal's baseball film, 61*. Come on, it had to be done. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support

Hey, there's a new film this week! It's the directorial debut from actor Dave Franco - the psychological thriller starring Dan Stevens and Alison Brie, THE RENTAL. For the latest PICK SIX segment, we offer our choices for the BEST 24-HOUR FILMS OF ALL-TIME. Any film that takes place within one full day's worth of time (or less) qualifies. The newest THROWBACK CHALLENGE was given to us by a listener. It's the 1990 adaptation of the Roald Dahl children's book, THE WITCHES. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support

There are ZERO new films to discuss this week, so we head directly into the PICK SIX segment. Each one of us run-thru our selections for the BEST FILMS OF THE FIRST HALF OF 2020. After that, we decide to bring back the original format for the THROWBACK CHALLENGE, where we each give one another a selection to tackle. Noah saddled Andy with Xavier Dolan's 2014 film, MOMMY, while Andy tossed Noah the much-documented Werner Herzog 1972 epic, AGUIRRE, THE WRATH OF GOD. We hope you're all surviving out there! Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support

Episode 58 is packed with about as many diverse segments as possible! The first of two new films this week is the long-awaited new film from Kelly Reichardt -- FIRST COW. That is followed by a discussion of the new Hulu comedy starring Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti -- PALM SPRINGS. Gears are shifted into the world of the extra-terrestrial from there. For the PICK SIX segment, we rank our selections for the BEST ALIEN INVASION FILMS OF ALL-TIME. To close out the show we pay tribute to one of the greatest film composers ever, Ennio Morricone, who recently passed away. Our THROWBACK CHALLENGE is the final of Morricone's collaborations with director Sergio Leone, the 1984 gangster epic, ONCE UPON A TIME IN AMERICA. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support

We kick off episode 57 with our takes on the biggest movie topic in the world right now. Yes, Disney Plus has expedited its much-anticipated release of HAMILTON. See where we weigh in on this juggernaut. From there, a complete 180 is turned as our PICK SIX segment this week tackles the world of EROTIC THRILLERS. We each rank our favorites of the genre of all-time. In a continuing effort to add variety to the episode, the THROWBACK CHALLENGE we tasked for ourselves is the 1995 French indie, LA HAINE. Many consider it a gritty modern classic. We talk about it. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support

We're back after a short stint away, and we begin with a couple rounds of FIVE GOOD QUESTIONS regarding the new films of the week. Noah asks Andy about the sophomore directorial effort from Jon Stewart, IRRESISTIBLE, and then the tables are turned when Andy grills Noah on the latest Will Ferrell comedy, Netflix's EUROVISION SONG CONTEST: THE STORY OF FIRE SAGA. This all leads into a wild conversation on the career of a recently departed filmmaker. We try to rank the SIX BEST FILMS FROM DIRECTOR JOEL SCHUMACHER. The latest listener-commissioned THROWBACK CHALLENGE gave us the chance to sit down with Hector Babenco's 1987 depression-era drama, IRONWEED, starring Jack Nicholson and Meryl Streep. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support

We kick off Episode 55 with a conversation on Spike Lee's newest Joint, the Netflix-backed DA 5 BLOODS. The auteur has a lot on his mind - as always - and he employs an ensemble led by the ever-reliable Delroy Lindo to paint the picture. We dig into the mine field and give our thoughts. Our second new flick this week is the Judd Apatow/Pete Davidson collaboration, THE KING OF STATEN ISLAND. The two push each other out of their comfort zones to explore some different terrain, but does it work? We discuss. There seemed to be no better time to unveil our Spike Lee PICK SIX segment. We each rank our SIX FAVORITE SPIKE LEE FILMS OF ALL-TIME. Unsurprisingly, this was not an easy list to trim down and then order. Closing out the show this week for the latest THROWBACK CHALLENGE, is a sit down with Ava Duvernay's 2016 Netflix documentary, 13th. It takes a scalpel to the US prison system and displays some alarming racial injustices that have been deep-seeded for a long time. Much love to you all. Thanks for listening. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support

The new film this week is Josephine Decker's vision of famed horror writer Shirley Jackson's world, the aptly titled SHIRLEY. Elisabeth Moss and Michel Stuhlbarg take the lead. In the newest PICK SIX segment, the fellas are forced to trim down a tough list of their FAVORITE SOPHOMORE DIRECTORIAL EFFORTS SO FAR THIS CENTURY. Turns out there have been a ton of excellent second films from directors over the last twenty years. Digging into another THROWBACK CHALLENGE, an overdue watch of Raoul Peck's 2017 documentary, I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO, commences. Noah & Andy discuss the fascinating piece of work. We hope you're all staying strong out in the world. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support

We begin Episode 53 with a discussion on the big hit of last year's Slamdance Festival, Andrew Patterson's feature debut, THE VAST OF NIGHT. Listen to see where we stand on this buzzed-about indie. In another director-focused PICK SIX segment, each of us rank our selections for the BEST MICHAEL MANN FILMS OF ALL-TIME. Will we differ heavily? It's a toss up when it comes to this filmmaker. For the latest THROWBACK CHALLENGE, we spent some time with Kelly Reichardt's 1994 directorial debut, RIVER OF GRASS. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support

Episode 52 is kicked off with the latest Netflix offering, the "One Crazy Night Rom-Com" sub-genre flick, THE LOVEBIRDS. Kumail Nanjiana and Issa Rae star. Memorial Day is celebrating in our home state of Indiana in heavy racing fashion. In the absence of the Indianapolis 500 this year, we pay tribute to the holiday with a rundown of the BEST AUTO-RACING FILMS OF ALL-TIME. For the latest THROWBACK CHALLENGE, we lament the tragic loss of writer/director Lynn Shelton. Andy talks about her 2006 debut film, WE GO WAY BACK, while Noah gets his introduction to Shelton's work with 2009's HUMPDAY. Hope everyone is hanging in there. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support

Guess what?!?! One time-acclaimed director of Chronicle Josh Trank is back! Will he help us forget the debacle that was his reboot of Fantastic Four, or will we continue to dive into reasons he may not be the second-coming of JJ Abrams? Listen to discover. In the most recent PICK SIX segment, Noah & Andy break down their choices for the BEST BUDDY COP FILMS OF ALL-TIME. Then, in the THROWBACK CHALLENGE, the guys finally sit down with Andrei Tarkovsky's much-heralded classic, ANDREI RUBLEV. We watched the 205-minute cut, originally titled THE PASSION ACCORDING TO ANDREI. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support

EPISODE 50!! This week's new film finds Beanie Feldstein getting her first truly outright starring role in HOW TO BUILD A GIRL, based on the novel by Caitlin Moran. In celebration of our Golden Episode Anniversary, we thought it made sense to revolve our PICK SIX around the BEST PARTY-THEMED FILMS OF ALL-TIME. Any kind of party at the core of a movie qualifies, as long as it centers around said party. Tons to choose from! The THROWBACK CHALLENGE this week sees us cross off a long desired film from this century. It's Wong Kar-Wai's celebrated modern classic, IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE. Where do we stand on it? Listen to find out. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support

The new film this week is the Hugh Jackman & Allison Janney-led dark comedy, BAD EDUCATION. Are we on board with the mostly widespread praise for HBO's latest feature? The latest PICK SIX finds Andy (2002) and Noah (2000) ranking the BEST FILMS FROM OUR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION YEARS. Lots to dig into for this specific category. For the current THROWBACK CHALLENGE, we have a listener commissioned demand for YOU DON'T MESS WITH THE ZOHAN. We took that demand seriously. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support

We kick off Episode 48 with a double dose of FIVE GOOD QUESTIONS. Andy asks Noah about Justin Kurzel's latest effort, TRUE HISTORY OF THE KELLY GANG. Can he make us forget about the unfortunate outing that was the adaptation of ASSASSIN'S CREED? The tables are turned when Noah shoots Andy inquiries regarding the Spike Jonze-helmed live documentary, BEASTIE BOYS STORY. For the latest PICK SIX segment, we're celebrating our dual-birthday's in some fun fashion. Each one of us name our favorite films released from the year we were born. Noah is tasked with 1982, while Andy counts down choices from 1984. Finally, for the second straight week we meet another 1967 film starring Sidney Poitier. It's GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER, and yes, we're way late to the party. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support

The newest VOD drop is the Southern crime drama from Scott Teems, THE QUARRY. We discuss the latest pairing of Shea Wigham and Michael Shannon. This week's PICK SIX is quite a fun ride, to say the least. We break down our choices for the SIX BEST DRUG-RELATED FILMS OF ALL-TIME. Whether it be stoner comedies, cartel thrillers, or White Castle runs, everything is fair game. The THROWBACK CHALLENGE brings us our introduction to 1967's Best Picture Oscar winner, IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT. We see what the fuss was all about. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support

In the newest episode, we discuss Alan Yang's feature-length film debut, TIGERTAIL. Then, in the latest PICK SIX segment, we break down our choices for the GREATEST TOM HANKS PERFORMANCES. Needless to say, there's a large lot here. Kathryn Bigelow's sophomore effort, 1987's NEAR DARK, is the subject of our THROWBACK CHALLENGE. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support

Episode 45 begins with a discussion on one of the most critically acclaimed releases of the first half of 2020, Eliza Hittman's NEVER RARELY SOMETIMES ALWAYS. The packed PICK SIX this time around features our choices of the BEST COEN BROTHERS FILMS. Always fun to talk this kind of shop. As we dig further into the depths of the Criterion Channel, our current THROWBACK CHALLENGE gave both of us our intro's into the work of Susan Seidelman with 1985's DESPERATELY SEEKING SUSAN. We hope you're all passing a daily sanity check. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support

As we continue to scramble for freshly released material, Netflix has the hook up! Our first film is THE PLATFORM, originally known in its origin country of Spain as EL HOYO. Andy has Five Good Questions for Noah about the hugely popular flick. The second consecutive Netflix film is Prentice Penny's drama, UNCORKED. Andy saw this one, so Noah tosses Five Good Questions at him. In the latest PICK SIX segment, we're hitting close to home yet again (pun intended) during the quarantined times. We are ranking the BEST HOME INVASION FILMS of all time. Finally, we end an already darkly themed episode with a revisit of one of the most gut-wrenching documentaries ever released. The THROWBACK CHALLENGE is Kurt Kuenne's 2008 film, DEAR ZACHARY: A LETTER TO A SON ABOUT HIS FATHER. Phew. We're gonna need some sedatives and a slew of light-hearted flicks on the immediate docket ASAP. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support

No movie theaters means we've gotta dig a little deeper into the streaming platforms for fresh releases. Hulu has us covered for the first film this week, which is the Pete Davidson-led dramedy BIG TIME ADOLESCENCE. The second new film is the Netflix original, LOST GIRLS. Amy Ryan's great, right? She always has been. Does the rest of the film stack up? The latest Pick Six gets upped to PICK TEN for our choices of the BEST ORIGINAL SCORES OF THE LAST DECADE. This one's been in our back pockets for a while. Our latest journey through the Criterion Channel supplies this THROWBACK CHALLENGE with a watch of Akira Kurosawa's 1961 film, YOJIMBO. Stay safe, sane and healthy, y'all. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support

The final new theater-released film we will have for a while is Craig Zobel's THE HUNT. Andy has FIVE GOOD QUESTIONS for Noah about the political action comedy flick. In the newest PICK SIX segment, the boys go timely with a countdown of their choices for the best VIRUS/PLAGUE RELATED FILMS of all time. Some of these were more than difficult to sit through at the moment. And in the ongoing effort to fully utilize our Criterion Channel subscription, the THROWBACK CHALLENGE revolves around Jean-Luc Godard's widely regarded masterpiece from 1960, BREATHLESS. Hopefully you're all safe, sound and healthy. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support

Who doesn't love a surprise bonus mini episode??? Andy sat down with longtime friend, Brad, and they discussed the inspiration for the NO APOLOGIES PICK SIX segment that recently aired, and then Brad lays out his personal picks in the category. ERNEST SCARED STUPID? KNIGHT AND DAY? BLACKHAT? GHOST OF GIRLFRIEND'S PAST? Yeah, possibly. Listen in to find out. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support

Andy didn't see Pixar's ONWARD, but he's got FIVE GOOD QUESTIONS for Noah regarding the latest big-budget animated film. Noah didn't see the basketball drama THE WAY BACK, but he's got FIVE GOOD QUESTIONS for Andy regarding the latest Gavin O'Connor/Ben Affleck collaboration. Longtime friend Brad Cogill gave us the excellent suggestion to tackle the "NO APOLOGIES" PICK SIX. This is where we rank our own favorite guilty pleasure films. For this rendition of the THROWBACK CHALLENGE, we get to cross off another Claire Denis film from our watchlist. It's 2008's 35 SHOTS OF RUM. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support

The final part of our epic discussion on music is here! We count down our 10 FAVORITE TRACKS OF THE DECADE, and follow that up with the tough task of ranking our 10 FAVORITE ALBUMS OF THE DECADE. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support

THIS IS 40(TH) Episode! This week's new film is the 99.255% CGI-riddled adventure flick, THE CALL OF THE WILD. Find out if we hated it as much as we thought we would going in. Yes, we ended up grasping for straws in the latest PICK SIX segment. We attempt to rank our favorite AIRPLANE-THEMED MOVIES of all-time. To celebrate our 40th episode, we decided to tackle none other than Judd Apatow's 2012 film, THIS IS 40. Noah sees it for the first time in 2020! Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support

Episode 39 kicks off with a discussion on the appropriately timed release of the new romance film, THE PHOTOGRAPH. The return of the regular PICK SIX programming brings us head first into our individual rankings of the SIX BEST PERFORMANCES OF PHILIP SEYMOUR HOFFMAN'S CAREER. It's virtually impossible to whittle this one down. For the final segment of this episode, we see the long awaited return of the THROWBACK CHALLENGE. Andy talks about his time spent with Gaspar Noe's LOVE, while Noah experiences Giuseppe Tornatore's CINEMA PARADISO for the first time. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support

Here we go! It's time to rev up and deliver our takes on the 2020 Oscars! There were a few out-of-left-field surprises, among other tidbits. We discuss the ceremonies and beyond. For what is essentially our first legitimate movie of the year, we give our takes on BIRDS OF PREY (AND THE FANTABULOUS EMANCIPATION OF ONE HARLEY QUINN). Surely this is something all of you have been anticipating not only recently, but throughout your entire lives. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support

Episode 37 is devoted entirely to breaking down the upcoming Oscars and offering each of our predictions in the most important categories. We also take some time to celebrate crossing the one year mark in our history. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support

Almost a year into the show and we've finally caved in to spilling out our opinions on music! This took much longer than we expected, really. For PART ONE of the music episodes, we rank our TEN FAVORITE TRACKS OF 2019 and TEN FAVORITE ALBUMS OF 2019. We've done this kind of thing in our friendship for the better part of a decade and a half, so it's particularly fun to record these rankings for the first time on the show. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support

Episode 36 unleashes the extravaganza that is LISTMANIA! First we break down each one of our 10 FAVORITE FILMS OF 2019, which then gives way to the gargantuan task of ranking our 10 FAVORITE FILMS OF THE DECADE. Needless to say, this one's a doozie. If we come out of this one alive, it's officially time to turn the page to a new year, a new decade. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support

Episode 35 begins with a discussion on the film that has recently taken the world by storm, Sam Mendes' WWI tension-inducer, 1917. Listen to hear where we land on the picture. The decade-centric lists keep rolling along! Our picks for the 10 BEST FOREIGN FILMS OF THE 2010's happens now. Many countries represented here. We're one week away from the much anticipated LISTMANIA episode! We'll soon be counting down our 10 FAVORITES OF 2019 and our 10 FAVORITES OF THE 2010's. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support

Hello 2020! We start the new decade with a discussion on Terrence Malick's latest, a historical epic made with his distinct vision, A HIDDEN LIFE. The rest of the show is occupied by a lengthy countdown of each of our picks for the TEN BEST COMEDIES OF THE DECADE. There might be some fun surprises littered throughout these lists. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support

Our final episode of the year begins with a discussion on the kinetic new Safdie Brothers film, UNCUT GEMS. From there we transition into a more warm-hearted picture, Greta Gerwig's adaptation of the much-loved LITTLE WOMEN. For the latest decade-themed PICK SIX, we dive into our selections for the BEST ACTION FILMS OF THE 1990's. Some silly, silly revisits happened for this one. Closing out the show, as always, is the THROWBACK CHALLENGE. Andy was tasked to see Danny Boyle's MILLIONS, while Noah sat down with Lasse Hallstrom's MY LIFE AS A DOG. Cheers and thanks for a solid 2019! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support

Happy Holidays! Hollywood's gift to us all is yet another entry into the most beloved franchise in history! We kick off the episode with a discussion of STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER. Spoiler: there won't be any deep lore nerd diving here.  In a special PICK SIX segment, we rank our favorite CHRISTMAS FILMS of all-time. Chevy Chase and Ralphie fans will not enjoy our choices.  For the THROWBACK CHALLENGE, Andy takes on THE RAID: REDEMPTION while Noah talksa about his introduction to the world of Olivier Assayas with  rundown of PERSONAL SHOPPER.  The fellas are each partaking in a UK classic beverage, Old Speckled Hen. Cheers!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support

We dive right into the latest episode with a discussion of Clint Eastwood's newest modern-hero-centric film, RICHARD JEWELL. Find out what our take is on this one, if you wish. Then, Noah has FIVE GOOD QUESTIONS for Andy regarding the once-again-remade slasher horror movie, BLACK CHRISTMAS. It's the first of our Sophia Takal focused films of the week. After this, the PICK SIX segment offers up a fun discussion of our favorite HEIST FILMS OF ALL-TIME. Stay tuned to see if MASTER OF DISGUISE really ranks high on each/both of our lists. For the next THROWBACK CHALLENGE, Noah challenges Andy with a viewing of Paddy Considine's sophomore effort, 2017's JOURNEYMAN, while Andy pitches Noah an experience with the aforementioned Sophia Takal's 2016 film, ALWAYS SHINE. Noah is partaking in Sierra Nevada's Celebration IPA, while Andy basks in the warmth that is JubelAle by Deschutes. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support

It's time to celebrate Episode 30! The first film of the week is Noah Baumbach's much-acclaimed MARRIAGE STORY, starring Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson. Find out if the guys are in the same camp that consider this one of the essential films of the year. From there a double segment of FIVE GOOD QUESTIONS begins. Noah asks Andy about the latest film from Trey Edward Shults, WAVES, while Andy shoots questions Noah's way regarding Shia Labeouf's long-gestating passion project, HONEY BOY. The newest PICK SIX revolves around one of Noah's personal favorite guilty pleasures...the SINGLE LOCATION film. We rank our absolute favorites within this specific genre. Closing out the show is another current-decade-centric THROWBACK CHALLENGE. Andy sat down with the 2014 German film, PHOENIX, while Noah completes his Steve McQueen odyssey with a watch of the 2011 film, SHAME. Noah is enjoying Clausthaler NA Dry Hopped, and Andy partakes in one of his favorite winter seasonals, Blackout Stout by Great Lakes Brewing. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-film-harmonic/support